Lead Configuration Engineer at Assystem Canada

Bristol, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Configuration Management, Engineering Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project-Focused Procedures, Cross-Cutting Technical Coordination, Change Control Processes, Configuration Audits, Data-Centric Configuration Control, Technical Leadership, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Independent Work, Nuclear Experience, Regulated Environment Experience

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description About Assystem Assystem is an international engineering consultancy accelerating the global energy transition. Our 8000 Switchers combine decades of engineering and project delivery expertise with digital innovation to deliver complex, high-impact infrastructure. In the UK, we are deeply embedded in landmark nuclear programmes. Our teams support clients across the full project lifecycle, solving complex technical challenges in highly regulated environments. Why Join the Community of Switchers? You will be joining one of the two largest nuclear engineering companies in the world, working at the heart of the UK’s most significant energy programmes. Assystem offers long-term project stability, exposure to complex engineering challenges, and the opportunity to influence how major nuclear projects are delivered. Your future team values technical rigour, collaboration, and pragmatic problem-solving in highly regulated environments. Job Description This is a hybrid role, with consideration given to candidates within commutable distance of the Sizewell C in Suffolk. You will lead configuration management across a major nuclear new build programme, shaping how technical baselines are defined, controlled and governed. Working across engineering, programme and supply chain teams, you will ensure configuration arrangements support effective decision-making and project delivery. Deliver and integrate programme-specific Configuration Management Plans Define, implement and improve CM standards, procedures and tools Control configuration items and product configuration information consistently Establish baselines, manage change and produce configuration status reports Plan and perform configuration audits supporting governance requirements Lead CM change control processes through governance to closure Provide training, coaching and mentoring on configuration management Support data-centric configuration control across engineering datasets Qualifications Nuclear experience is not essential, but is of course welcome. If you have worked within a highly regulated environment, your skills and approach are highly transferable and of strong interest to us. We also recognise that the perfect candidate rarely exists. If you feel you meet around 80% of the criteria and are motivated to develop further, we would strongly encourage you to apply. Experience applying configuration management on complex programmes Ability to define pragmatic, project-focused CM procedures Strong understanding of engineering documentation and processes Experience coordinating cross-cutting technical topics Excellent written communication and reporting skills Confident stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary teams Understanding of large-scale infrastructure project delivery Proactive, organised and comfortable working independently Additional Information 🌟 Why Apply? This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping how configuration management underpins one of the UK’s most important nuclear programmes. You will influence project outcomes, work with high-calibre engineers, and play a visible role in delivering nationally significant infrastructure while developing your own technical leadership. Benefits include: 🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity 🕒 Flexible working hours 🛡️ Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution) 🏖️ 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days 💼 Professional fees reimbursed 💰 Employee referral scheme 🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it 🏥 Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover 💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes 📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future. ASSYSTEM Job: Engineering / Technical Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Permanent ASSYSTEM Sector: Nuclear

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Responsibilities

Lead configuration management across a major nuclear new build programme, ensuring configuration arrangements support effective decision-making and project delivery. Deliver and integrate programme-specific Configuration Management Plans and control configuration items consistently.